EASA Regulations for Lockheed Martin HP-C-130A

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Lockheed Martin HP-C-130A.

EASA AD US-2023-22-06

Powerplant - Engine Truss Mount - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2023-22-06 addresses inspection requirements for engine truss mount upper lugs on Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series and Model EC-130Q, C-130H, HP-C-130A, C-130A, and C-130B airplanes. This directive mandates one-time inspections to detect cracking or severed upper lugs on the outboard engines and requires replacement of the engine truss mount if damage is found. It aims to ensure the structural integrity of engine mounts and prevent potential catastrophic failures.

Nov 21, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin EC-130QLockheed Martin C-130HLockheed Martin HP-C-130ALockheed Martin C-130ALockheed Martin C-130B

EASA AD US-2019-18-09

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD US-2023-09-13

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-18-09 is a final rule affecting all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382 series airplanes and Model C-130A, HP-C-130A, EC-130Q, and C-130B airplanes. It mandates inspections of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings for cracks and requires replacement if cracks are found. This directive addresses a critical safety issue involving cracked inner tangs of the center wing lower rainbow fittings.

Sep 27, 2019

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtLockheed Martin Corporation 382 (Hercules)Lockheed Martin Model 382Lockheed Martin C-130ALockheed Martin HP-C-130ALockheed Martin EC-130QLockheed Martin C-130B